Sustainable development reflects people working together in their common interest. Globally, we share a long-term, compelling need to grow our economies without destroying our world in the process.

Endangered species and the habitats in which they live are treasures we should preserve for our children and grandchildren. If we can get our communities to understand this, they will see why we need more sustainable approaches to economic development.

Most people do not like change. They prefer to stay with the familiar and do things the way they have traditionally done them. Getting our communities to understand the benefits of change will take ongoing effort and an ever expanding team of advocates.